Ideal Weight for 172 cm (5'8")
Instant answer: The healthy weight range for someone 172 cm tall is 54.7–73.7 kg (121–162 lbs). The midpoint is 64.2 kg.
Someone 172 cm tall has a healthy weight window of 54.7–73.7 kg, derived from the standard adult BMI range.
Ideal weight by formula
Different clinical formulas give slightly different ideal weights. None is universally "correct" — they are reference points, most useful when combined.
| Method | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| BMI-based range | 54.7–73.7 kg | 54.7–73.7 kg |
| Devine (1974) | 67.7 kg | 63.2 kg |
| Robinson (1983) | 66.7 kg | 62.1 kg |
BMI at 172 cm for different weights
| Weight | In lbs | BMI | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 kg | 110 lbs | 16.9 | Underweight |
| 55 kg | 121 lbs | 18.6 | Normal weight |
| 59 kg | 130 lbs | 19.9 | Normal weight |
| 64 kg | 141 lbs | 21.6 | Normal weight |
| 69 kg | 152 lbs | 23.3 | Normal weight |
| 74 kg | 163 lbs | 25.0 | Overweight |
| 79 kg | 174 lbs | 26.7 | Overweight |
| 84 kg | 185 lbs | 28.4 | Overweight |
Frequently asked questions
What is the ideal weight for 172 cm?
Adults who are 172 cm (5'8") tall have a healthy weight range of 54.7–73.7 kg (121–162 lbs), based on the WHO BMI band of 18.5–24.9.
What is the ideal weight for a man at 172 cm?
Men 172 cm tall typically aim for the upper portion of the healthy range. The Devine formula gives 67.7 kg, the Robinson formula gives 66.7 kg.
What is the ideal weight for a woman at 172 cm?
Women 172 cm tall typically settle near the midpoint. The Devine formula gives 63.2 kg, the Robinson formula gives 62.1 kg.
How is ideal weight calculated?
The BMI-based healthy range uses BMI 18.5–24.9 multiplied by height-in-metres squared. Clinical formulas like Devine and Robinson use a base value plus a per-inch adjustment above 60 inches (152 cm).